Guides
The state pages tell you what the rule is. These explain what to do when the rule actually lands on you — a stop, a failed inspection, a fee you did not expect.
Window tint
The VLT number your state actually enforces
- Why a 35% film reads 25% on the meter, and why that gets you pulled over
Tint is sold by its own VLT number. The law measures glass and film together. That gap explains most tint tickets in the US, and it is not a lie by the shop.
The raw numbers, state by state
If you just want the limit or the fee: window tint by state, inspection by state, and EV surcharges by state.
Rules checked November 2026.